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About Bijan Benjamin

Head of the gang. Thinker. Playmaker. Magic Johnson. An extraordinary character who makes the impossible happen. ”Hip hop minded, kind hearted, designed with literature and inspired by art, moving with soul.“

Known for

  • Zelle | © Straight Films
    © Straight Films
    2006
    Director, screenwriter, production manager, editor
  • Fruchtfliegen | © Bijan Benjamin
    © Bijan Benjamin
    2011-2012
    Director, idea, screenwriter
  • Murat B. Plakat | © Yan B. Peter
    © Yan B. Peter
    2008
    Director, screenwriter

Movies as director

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YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2023Fahrerflucht (WT)Teaser (Series Concept)Bijan BenjaminMic Haf Pictures, Michael Hafner [de]
2023Re-Reconstruction 22Education/Training ProductionBijan BenjaminArturo Schauspielschule [de]
2022Das RegenbogenhausMedium Length FilmBijan BenjaminEin Rubel Rudel e.V. [de]
2022Zahltag, Teamwork, Marrakesch (3 Szenen)Showreel ProductionBijan BenjaminArturo Schauspielschule [de]
2022The Elevator PitchWorkshop-ProductionBijan BenjaminArturo Schauspielschule [de]
2022Hairesis - AnamneseShowreel ProductionBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)
2022Cybercrime - NippelShowreel ProductionBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)
2022Arturo Schauspielschule - About Me'sWorkshop-ProductionBijan BenjaminArturo Schauspielschule [de]
2021Speyer Technik Museum - Best of Lindenstraße (Café Bayer & Akropolis)Video InstallationBijan BenjaminGeißendörfer Film- und Fernsehproduktion KG
2021Gelato, Pralinen, QuerdenkerEducation/Training ProductionBijan BenjaminArturo Schauspielschule [de]
2021Technik Museum Speyer - Lindenstraße. Ein letzter Gang durch die StudiosCorporate FilmBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)
2021VerdachtShowreel ProductionBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)
2021Tainted Love - Çelik. SchmerzShowreel ProductionBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)
2021DelphineShowreel ProductionBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)
2021Güven - VertrauenShowreel ProductionBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)
2021RookieShowreel ProductionBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)
2020Cupcakes - Portugiesisch für AnfängerEducation/Training ProductionBijan BenjaminArturo Schauspielschule [de]
2020Stick & DealShowreel ProductionBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)
2020Sous ChefShowreel ProductionBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)
2019KaffeeklatschEducation/Training ProductionBijan BenjaminArturo Schauspielschule [de]
2019KronzeuginEducation/Training ProductionBijan BenjaminArturo Schauspielschule [de]
2019Amsterdam is dodelijkEducation/Training ProductionBijan BenjaminArturo Schauspielschule [de]
2018M-PeX - Hydheia (Unplugged)Music VideoBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)
2018M-PeX - Balada FadaMusic VideoBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)
2018Soviel schöner (Bewerbungsfilm)Short FilmBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)
2017Laviva - Sugars WeihnachtsbudeCommercialBijan BenjaminFramework GmbH [de]
2017Laviva - Fraudich (Webfilme)CommercialBijan BenjaminFramework GmbH [de]
2016Iki TarafShowreel ProductionBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)
2016Acerina Zambrano - Sorgerecht & Café-Flirt (2 Szenen)Showreel ProductionBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)
2016CüneytShowreel ProductionBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)
2016Lars Dickel - Kampfgeist & Hitzköpfe (2 Szenen)Showreel ProductionBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)
2015KuşkuShowreel ProductionBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)
2015Marie & PaulShowreel ProductionBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)
2015SingapurShowreel ProductionBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)
2015Bitter SweetShowreel ProductionBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)
2014BastardinhosShort FilmBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)
2014Tank TalkShowreel ProductionBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)
2014RemixShowreel ProductionBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)
2014CrooksShowreel ProductionBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)
2013Arne Rudolf - Vertrauen, Schlag auf Schlag & Bandprobe (3 Szenen)Showreel ProductionBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)
2013Nikoletta Podlecki - Teamwork & Farben (2 Szenen)Showreel ProductionBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)
2013BorderlineShowreel ProductionBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)
2013TatverdachtShowreel ProductionBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)
2013KardeşShowreel ProductionBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)
2013AbdulShowreel ProductionBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)
2013Köln - Hier bin ichCommercialBijan BenjaminAdenauer Film, Konstantin Adenauer
2012Fruit Flies
Diplom-Projekt KHM Köln
Short FilmBijan BenjaminKHM Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln [de]Diplom-Projekt KHM Köln
20121389Experimental FilmBijan BenjaminKHM Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln [de]
2012CrackShowreel ProductionBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)
2012Warten auf Johnny...
co-director Sommer Camp
Workshop-ProductionMultipleFAS Film Acting School Cologne [de]co-director Sommer Camp
2011Traumzeit Festival 2011Event RecordingMultipleKHM Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln [de]
2011BlinkShort FilmBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)
2011Töchter
Co-Regisseur + Kamera
Short FilmMultipleFAS Film Acting School Cologne [de]Co-Regisseur + Kamera
2011Ungeschminkt
Co-Regisseur + Kamera
Short FilmMultipleFAS Film Acting School Cologne [de]Co-Regisseur + Kamera
2009Parallelparty (Seminarkurzfilm 09)
Epsiode: Kaliummangel
Workshop-ProductionMultipleKHM Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln [de]Epsiode: Kaliummangel
2009Moers Festival 2009 (Livestream)
Live-Regie + Kamera
Concert RecordingMultipleKHM Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln [de]Live-Regie + Kamera
2008Murat B. - Lost in Germany
Berlinale Empfang der Filmhochschulen 09
Feature FilmBijan BenjaminKHM Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln [de]Berlinale Empfang der Filmhochschulen 09
2007Frau HofmannShowreel ProductionBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)
2007You can run, but you can't hide
KHM Altitude 2008
Short FilmBijan BenjaminKHM Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln [de]KHM Altitude 2008
2007Halil
Filmfest Düsseldorf 2008
Short FilmBijan BenjaminKHM Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln [de]Filmfest Düsseldorf 2008
2006Zelle
WFF Montréal 2007, 41. Hofer Filmtage
Feature FilmBijan BenjaminGeißendörfer Film- und Fernsehproduktion KGWFF Montréal 2007, 41. Hofer Filmtage
2006Moneymaker
Bergischer Filmpreis 2006
Short FilmBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)Bergischer Filmpreis 2006
2006WintersonnenwendeShort FilmBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)
2005Die Welt zu Gast bei FreundenShort FilmBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)
2005Lucky Punch (WT)
Filmund50 Festival Hamburg
Short FilmBijan BenjaminFC Guerilla CologneFilmund50 Festival Hamburg
2005SnackShort FilmBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)
2005The Confession
Bergischer Filmpreis November 2005
Short FilmBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)Bergischer Filmpreis November 2005
2004Golden GoalShort FilmBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)
2003Sayarah - 4 Taxis
Filmfestival Türkei / Deutschland 2005
DocumentaryBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)Filmfestival Türkei / Deutschland 2005

Movies as screenwriter

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YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2023Lights, Camera, Egos.Workshop-ProductionBenjamin Pohl [2]Arturo Schauspielschule [de]
2022Re-Reconstruction 22
re-writer
Education/Training ProductionBijan BenjaminArturo Schauspielschule [de]re-writer
2022Hairesis - AnamneseShowreel ProductionBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)
2022Cybercrime - NippelShowreel ProductionBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)
2021VerdachtShowreel ProductionBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)
2021Tainted Love - Çelik. SchmerzShowreel ProductionBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)
2021DelphineShowreel ProductionBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)
2021Güven - VertrauenShowreel ProductionBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)
2021RookieShowreel ProductionBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)
2021Speyer Technik Museum - Best of Lindenstraße (Café Bayer & Akropolis)
idea
Video InstallationBijan BenjaminGeißendörfer Film- und Fernsehproduktion KGidea
2020Technik Museum Speyer - Lindenstraße. Ein letzter Gang durch die StudiosCorporate FilmBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)
2020Zugriff Berlin - Team Römer ermitteltDocumentary Series, SAT.1MultipleMeerlino Media GmbH
2019Stick & DealShowreel ProductionBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)
2017Laviva - Sugars WeihnachtsbudeCommercialBijan BenjaminFramework GmbH [de]
2017Laviva - Fraudich (Webfilme)CommercialBijan BenjaminFramework GmbH [de]
2016Iki TarafShowreel ProductionBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)
2016Acerina Zambrano - Sorgerecht & Café-Flirt (2 Szenen)Showreel ProductionBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)
2016CüneytShowreel ProductionBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)
2016Toom - Customer JourneyIndustrial VideoDaniel ChisholmFramework GmbH [de]
2016Lars Dickel - Kampfgeist & Hitzköpfe (2 Szenen)Showreel ProductionBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)
2015KuşkuShowreel ProductionBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)
2015Marie & PaulShowreel ProductionBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)
2015SingapurShowreel ProductionBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)
2014BastardinhosShort FilmBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)
2014Tank TalkShowreel ProductionBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)
2014RemixShowreel ProductionBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)
2014CrooksShowreel ProductionBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)
2013Arne Rudolf - Vertrauen, Schlag auf Schlag & Bandprobe (3 Szenen)Showreel ProductionBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)
2013Nikoletta Podlecki - Teamwork & Farben (2 Szenen)Showreel ProductionBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)
2013BorderlineShowreel ProductionBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)
2013TatverdachtShowreel ProductionBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)
2013KardeşShowreel ProductionBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)
2013Köln - Hier bin ichCommercialMultipleAdenauer Film, Konstantin Adenauer
2012Fruit Flies
idea
Short FilmBijan BenjaminKHM Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln [de]idea
2012Fruit FliesShort FilmBijan BenjaminKHM Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln [de]
20101389Experimental FilmBijan BenjaminKHM Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln [de]
2009Parallelparty (Seminarkurzfilm 09)Workshop-ProductionMultipleKHM Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln [de]
2008Murat B. - Lost in GermanyFeature FilmBijan BenjaminKHM Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln [de]
2007HalilShort FilmBijan BenjaminKHM Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln [de]
2006ZelleFeature FilmBijan BenjaminGeißendörfer Film- und Fernsehproduktion KG
2006MoneymakerShort FilmBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)
2006WintersonnenwendeShort FilmBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)
2005The ConfessionShort FilmBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)
2005Die Welt zu Gast bei FreundenShort FilmBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)
2005SnackShort FilmBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)
2004Golden GoalShort FilmBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)
2003Sayarah - 4 Taxis
idea
DocumentaryBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)idea

Movies in other capacities

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YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2023Fahrerflucht (WT)Teaser (Series Concept)Bijan BenjaminMic Haf Pictures, Michael Hafner [de]director of photography
2023Lights, Camera, Egos.Workshop-ProductionBenjamin Pohl [2]Arturo Schauspielschule [de]supporting professor / coach
2023Lights, Camera, Egos.Workshop-ProductionBenjamin Pohl [2]Arturo Schauspielschule [de]executive producer
2022Re-Reconstruction 22Education/Training ProductionBijan BenjaminArturo Schauspielschule [de]music supervisor
2022The Elevator PitchWorkshop-ProductionBijan BenjaminArturo Schauspielschule [de]supporting professor / coach
2022Arturo Schauspielschule - About Me'sWorkshop-ProductionBijan BenjaminArturo Schauspielschule [de]format development
2022Arturo Schauspielschule - About Me'sWorkshop-ProductionBijan BenjaminArturo Schauspielschule [de]supporting professor / coach
2022Zahltag, Teamwork, Marrakesch (3 Szenen)Showreel ProductionBijan BenjaminArturo Schauspielschule [de]director of photography
2022Hairesis - AnamneseShowreel ProductionBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)director of photography
2022Cybercrime - NippelShowreel ProductionBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)director of photography
2021Das RegenbogenhausMedium Length FilmBijan BenjaminEin Rubel Rudel e.V. [de]music supervisor
2021Das RegenbogenhausMedium Length FilmBijan BenjaminEin Rubel Rudel e.V. [de]director of photography
2021Gelato, Pralinen, QuerdenkerEducation/Training ProductionBijan BenjaminArturo Schauspielschule [de]director of photography
2021VerdachtShowreel ProductionBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)director of photography
2021Tainted Love - Çelik. SchmerzShowreel ProductionBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)director of photography
2021DelphineShowreel ProductionBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)director of photography
2021RookieShowreel ProductionBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)director of photography
2020Sous ChefShowreel ProductionBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)director of photography
2019Stick & DealShowreel ProductionBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)director of photography
2019Amsterdam is dodelijkEducation/Training ProductionBijan BenjaminArturo Schauspielschule [de]director of photography
2019Ciao AracàDocumentaryDaniel ChisholmGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)associate producer
2018Soviel schöner (Bewerbungsfilm)Short FilmBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)director of photography
2018M-PeX - Hydheia (Unplugged)Music VideoBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)director of photography
2018M-PeX - Balada FadaMusic VideoBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)director of photography
2016Iki TarafShowreel ProductionBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)director of photography
2016Acerina Zambrano - Sorgerecht & Café-Flirt (2 Szenen)Showreel ProductionBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)director of photography
2016CüneytShowreel ProductionBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)director of photography
2016Toom - Customer JourneyIndustrial VideoDaniel ChisholmFramework GmbH [de]production manager
2016Toom - Customer JourneyIndustrial VideoDaniel ChisholmFramework GmbH [de]creative producer
2016Lars Dickel - Kampfgeist & Hitzköpfe (2 Szenen)Showreel ProductionBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)director of photography
2014BastardinhosShort FilmBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)editor
2014Tank TalkShowreel ProductionBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)director of photography
2014RemixShowreel ProductionBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)director of photography
2014Casamax Theater Köln. Ins Netz gegangenStage Play RecordingThomas Peters [1]Benjamin & Sinzenich Produktiondirector of photography
2014Casamax Theater Köln. Ins Netz gegangenStage Play RecordingThomas Peters [1]Benjamin & Sinzenich Produktiondirector (broadcasting)
2014CrooksShowreel ProductionBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)director of photography
2013ExtrasShort FilmNele JerominKHM Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln [de]executive producer
2013Arne Rudolf - Vertrauen, Schlag auf Schlag & Bandprobe (3 Szenen)Showreel ProductionBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)director of photography
2013BorderlineShowreel ProductionBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)director of photography
2013TatverdachtShowreel ProductionBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)director of photography
2013KardeşShowreel ProductionBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)director of photography
2013AbdulShowreel ProductionBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)director of photography
2013Heeg auf dem WegWeb MagazineDietmar HeegKirche TVeng camera Folge: Marie-Luise Marjan
2012CrackShowreel ProductionBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)editor
2012Warten auf Johnny...Workshop-ProductionMultipleFAS Film Acting School Cologne [de]consultant
2012Warten auf Johnny...Workshop-ProductionMultipleFAS Film Acting School Cologne [de]child supervisor
2012Warten auf Johnny...Workshop-ProductionMultipleFAS Film Acting School Cologne [de]director of photography
20121389Experimental FilmBijan BenjaminKHM Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln [de]director of photography
2011BlinkShort FilmBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)director of photography
2011Traumzeit Festival 2011Event RecordingMultipleKHM Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln [de]studio camera operator
2011TöchterShort FilmMultipleFAS Film Acting School Cologne [de]director of photography
2011UngeschminktShort FilmMultipleFAS Film Acting School Cologne [de]director of photography
2010OshimaShort FilmLars HenningRadical Movies Production GmbH [de]consultant
2010GanovenShort FilmMultipleKHM Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln [de]set manager/ floor manager
2010Close your eyes and wake upShort FilmYvonne WellieKHM Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln [de]set manager/ floor manager
2009Moers Festival 2009 (Livestream)Concert RecordingMultipleKHM Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln [de]studio camera operator Live-Konzerte + EB
2007Frau HofmannShowreel ProductionBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)editor
2007You can run, but you can't hideShort FilmBijan BenjaminKHM Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln [de]editor
2006ZelleFeature FilmBijan BenjaminGeißendörfer Film- und Fernsehproduktion KGproduction manager
2006MoneymakerShort FilmBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)editor
2006ZelleFeature FilmBijan BenjaminGeißendörfer Film- und Fernsehproduktion KGeditor
2005Tatort - Der doppelte LottTV-Movie (Series), ARD [de], WDR [de]Manfred StelzerColonia Media Filmproduktion GmbH [de]lighting trainee
2005Tatort - Der doppelte LottTV-Movie (Series), ARD [de], WDR [de]Manfred StelzerColonia Media Filmproduktion GmbH [de]grip
2004LindenstraßeTV Series, ARD [de]Susanne ZankeGeißendörfer Film- und Fernsehproduktion KGCrowd 2nd AD (local system)
2004LindenstraßeTV Series, ARD [de]Susanne ZankeGeißendörfer Film- und Fernsehproduktion KGtrainee director's department
2004Smoking KillsShort FilmVerena MundhenkeKHM Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln [de]lighting technician / electrician
2003Sayarah - 4 TaxisDocumentaryBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)director of photography
2003Sayarah - 4 TaxisDocumentaryBijan BenjaminGrenadine Film (formerly Straight Films)editor
2003Die CamperTV Series, RTL [de]Peter LichtefeldSony Pictures Film und Fernseh Produktions GmbH [de]trainee director's department
2003Die CamperTV Series, RTL [de]MultipleSony Pictures Film und Fernseh Produktions GmbH [de]lighting assistant
2003Volle Kanne - Service täglichTV Magazine, ZDF [de]MultipleZDF - Zweites Deutsches Fernseheneditorial trainee

Other projects

YearProject typeTitleActivityCompany
2023stage playDon Carlos (F. Schiller)DirectorArturo Theater / Köln
2023stage playBoJack Horseman (R. Bob-Waksberg)DirectorArturo Theater / Köln
2022 - 2023stage playThe Broken Circle Breakdown (J. Heldenbergh, M. Dobbels)DirectorArturo Theater / Köln
2017 - 2018stage playDeath of a Salesman (A. Miller)DirectorTeatro Carlos Alberto / Porto, Portugal
2014 - 2016stage playThe Glass Menagerie (T. Williams)DirectorAlte Patrone / Mainz
2013stage playThe Robbers (F. Schiller)DirectorTheater im Hof / Köln
2011stage playNetwork (P. Chayefsky)DirectorHilaj Theater / Tehran, Iran
2010 - 2011stage playEndgame (S. Beckett)DirectorKaraj City Theater / Karaj, Iran
2009 - 2010stage playKing Lear (W. Shakespeare)DirectorBühne der Kulturen / Köln
2007 - 2008stage playHedda Gabler (H. Ibsen)DirectorBallhaus Ost / Berlin
2005 - 2007stage playWaiting for Godot (S. Beckett)DirectorArkadas Theater / Köln

Film awards

YearFilmAwardCategory 
2015Fruit FliesHouston Int. Film Festival [uk]Remi Award, Gold (Best Thriller / Suspense)Winner
2014Fruit FliesSunscreen Film Festival [us]Bester KurzfilmWinner
2014Fruit FliesDetectivefest [ru]Bester FilmWinner
2014Fruit FliesDetectivefest [ru]Beste RegieWinner
2014Fruit FliesFestival Of Nations [at]Silver AwardWinner
2014Fruit FliesLandshuter KurzfilmfestivalBester FilmNominated
2014Fruit FliesFoyle Film Festival [uk]Bester KurzfilmNominated
2014Fruit FliesKolkata Shorts Int. Film Festival [in]Bester KurzfilmNominated
2014Fruit FliesCinema Perpetuum Mobile Festival Belarus [by]Audience Award Short FilmNominated
2013Fruit FliesStudio Hamburg NachwuchspreisKurzfilmNominated
2008ZellePune Int. Filmfestival [in]Best New DirectorNominated
2008HalilFilmfest DüsseldorfBester KurzfilmNominated
2007ZelleInternationale Hofer FilmtageFörderpreis Neues Deutsches KinoNominated
2007ZelleFestival des Filmes du Montréal [ca]Zenith (Best Debut)Nominated
2006MoneymakerBergischer Filmpreis e.V.Bester FilmWinner
2005The ConfessionBergischer Filmpreis e.V.Bester FilmNominated
2003Sayarah - 4 TaxisFilmfestival Türkei DeutschlandBester DokumentarfilmNominated
2003Sayarah - 4 TaxisFrankfurt Filmfestival LandungsbrückeBeste RegieNominated
2003Sayarah - 4 TaxisBergischer Filmpreis e.V.Bester DokumentarfilmNominated

Awards

YearAward
2013Scholarship of the MGZ (start-up program of the Film Commission NRW)

Training

Year 
2006/10 to 2012/7KHM - Academy of Media Arts Cologne [de]

Basic data

NationalityGerman
LanguagesEnglishFrenchGermanLatinPersian / FarsiPortugueseSpanishTurkish
Experience abroadCentral America: Cuba, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago
Central Europe: Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Switzerland
North Africa: Morocco, Tunisia
North America: Canada, Hawaii, Mexico, USA
Northern Europe: Denmark
East Asia: China, Hong Kong, Japan, Macau, South Korea
Eastern Europe: Belarus, Russia
South Africa: Namibia, South Africa
South America: Argentina, Brazil, Peru, Uruguay
South Asia: Afghanistan, India, Maldives
Southern Europe: Andorra, Canary Islands, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Vatican City
Southeast Asia: Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand
Southeastern Europe: Greece, Rumania, Serbia
West Asia: Iran, Palestine, Qatar, Turkey, United Arab Emirates
Western Europe: Belgium, France, Netherlands, United Kingdom
Central Asia: Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan
Special skillsSorcery, archery, camouflage
Own equipmentTechnics SL-1210MK2, SNES, Pars Khazar (7 cup), selection of Persian rugs
Licencesdiving licence - PADI Open Water [int], Special permit in earning & handling prohibited weapons acc. § 40 WaffG [de]
EducationAcademy of Media Arts, Cologne / Germany, Media Arts / Film
Further referenceswww.bijanbenjamin.com
Preferred place of workHollywood
Immediate working areaCologne
2nd residence (if applicable)Honolulu
1st residence (federal state or country)Germany - North Rhine-Westphalia
Accommodation possibilitiesBarcelona, Berlin, Boston, Buenos Aires, Gelsenkirchen, Hamburg, Hongkong, Honolulu, Istanbul, Lima, Lisbon, Los Angeles, Manila, Marseille, Moscow, Munich, New York, San Diego, Teheran, Vienna
Associations